Needs From: Western Washington University

As you know, recent state funding cuts drastically reduced our Financial Aid completion support program. While we continue to offer one-on-one support for complex cases and will host virtual support events from October–December with the College Success Foundation, the truth is: we can’t reach every student alone.

This is where you and our community come in. Together, we can ensure that students and families don’t lose out on vital financial aid simply because they don't have information or guidance. Imagine the impact if every workplace, neighborhood, student, and parent group had someone who could help navigate FAFSA and WASFA applications. 

Call to Action for Adult Community Members

Make a difference by helping families complete financial aid applications. Join us in training 200 community members, 100 in Whatcom County and 100 in Skagit County, to serve as Financial Aid completion navigators. With the support of WSAC, CSF, BTC, SVC, and WCC, people will learn how to guide families through FAFSA and WASFA applications (blog post here). Participants will also have the chance to take an optional 30-minute tour of Skagit Valley College or Whatcom Community College before the training. This training opportunity is a great way to give back while learning more about the campuses where many of students’ futures begin. Win-win! How to help: Please register (if you haven't already) and share this opportunity with those you know!